Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama signed a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut Friday, ending what had been a heated political stalemate and sealing a hard-fought win for Democrats on an issue -- taxes -- that has historically favored the GOP. Earlier in the day, the measure cleared the Democratic-controlled Senate and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives by unanimous consent, a procedural move allowing the measure to pass even though most members of Congress were already home for the holidays. "This is some good news just in the nick of time," Obama said shortly before departing the White House for Hawaii. But "we have a lot more work to do. This continues to be a make-or-break moment for the middle class in this country."


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Congress will consider a longer extension of all three measures when it reconvenes in January.


An aeroplane might not be the first place you think of when looking for a good night's rest but this jumbo jet-turned-hostel is an aircraft that you can finally sleep on. Located just outside of Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, Sweden, this former Boeing 457 has swapped engines for bedrooms to offer visitors a unique overnight stay they will never forget. The brainchild of barmy businessman, Oscar Dios, the entrepreneur spent over £1.5million (€2million) over six months to transform the huge plane into the aptly named Jumbo Stay Hotel. Scroll down for video This retired Boeing 457 in Stockholm, Sweden has been transformed into a unique hostel aptly named the Jumbo Stay Hotel

A one-night stay in Stockholm's
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Jumbo Stay Hotel will set travellers back about £320 (or €400)


(CNN) -- When it comes to football, the New York-New Jersey divide is a long and complicated one. Both New York-branded NFL teams -- the Jets and the Giants -- share fans from across the tri-state area, blurring state lines and loyalties. And both teams play at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, where the Super Bowl will be held February 2. The official Super Bowl Host Committee estimates the game will bring in between $550 and $600 million in revenue to New York and New Jersey. In addition to the influx of Super Bowl-goers eating and staying in the region, there will be concerts, meet-and-greet events with the players and even a toboggan set up smack in the middle of Times Square.

"For all of those who are geographically challenged, welcome to New Jersey, welcome to the home of
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Super Bowl XLVIII," he said.